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Associate of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician
- Grand Junction, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Associate of Applied Science at Colorado Mesa University with a major in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, 61 semester credit hours.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of Heating
- Ventilation
- and Air Conditioning Technician. Apply concepts and skills introduced in the curriculum
- including HVAC 106 Introduction to Service Technician Training. Communicate findings and complete discipline-appropriate tasks.
Career outcomes
- Refrigeration technician
- HVAC service technician
- HVAC control technician
- Heating equipment technician
- Facility maintenance technician
- Environmental maintenance technician
Curriculum
- HVAC 102 Basic Refrigeration
- HVAC 103 Basic Electricity
- HVAC 106 Introduction to Service Technician Training
- HVAC 110 Fundamentals of Gas Heating
- HVAC 111 Piping Skills for HVAC
- HVAC 113 Refrigerant Recovery Training
- HVAC 117 OSHA Ten-Hour Voluntary Compliance (or current OSHA 10-hour certification)
- HVAC 122 Commercial Refrigeration
- HVAC 146 Residential Duct Design
- HVAC 202 Troubleshooting and Customer Service
- HVAC 210 Fundamentals of Hydronic Heating
- HVAC 240 Servicing Forced Air Systems
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript
- Transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist
- Proof of funds for one year (I-20)
Accepted academic background
Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript; transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist; proof of funds for one year (I-20)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on new 6-point scale)
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Evidence
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,460 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $40 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | CMU Tech, Bishop Campus (Grand Junction) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic program division requires confirmation. |
| Department | Department of Heating, Ventilation, |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 61 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | International Student Merit Scholarship 4,500 USD per semester for 3.0 GPA (university-level) |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $23,460 USD per year. The application fee is $40 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,328 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on new 6-point scale), Duolingo 105.

